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Puntas de Filete — Beef Tips with Peppers & Mushrooms

Tender beef tips seared fast, tossed with mushrooms, roasted red peppers, and a bright garlic-lime pan sauce. Serve over the pepper purée for a restaurant-level Mexican dinner in under 25 minutes.

Total time
25 min
Servings
2
Calories
385
Protein
42g
Puntas de Filete — Beef Tips with Peppers & Mushrooms
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Ingredients

  • 1 lb beef sirloin tips (cut into 1.5-inch chunks)
  • 8 oz mushrooms (cremini or white, halved)
  • ¾ cup roasted red peppers (jarred, drained, sliced)
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 whole lime (juiced)
  • ½ cup beef broth
  • ¾ cup roasted red pepper purée (jarred or canned)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Pat beef dry with paper towels, then season generously with salt and black pepper.

  2. 2

    Heat 2 tbsp oil in a large skillet over medium-high until it shimmers, about 90 seconds.

  3. 3

    Working in two batches, sear beef 90 seconds per side without stirring until golden. Set aside.

  4. 4

    Add mushrooms to the same skillet, cook 4 minutes stirring occasionally until golden brown.

  5. 5

    Stir in garlic, cook 30 seconds until fragrant, then add broth and lime juice.

  6. 6

    Return beef to skillet with roasted peppers, simmer 2 minutes until warmed through.

  7. 7

    Warm the pepper purée in a small pot or microwave 1-2 minutes, then divide between plates.

  8. 8

    Spoon beef and mushroom mixture over the purée. Taste and adjust salt and lime.

Tools you’ll need

  • 12-inch skillet
  • small pot or microwave-safe bowl
  • tongs
  • wooden spoon
  • paper towels
  • cutting board and knife

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